IGI Airport prepares to face fog

New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport is taking several proactive measures to minimise inconvenience to passengers and ensure continuity of flight operations during low visibility conditions because of fog.
With the recent rehabilitation of runway 10/28, IGI is now equipped with two parallel runways with Category III-B Instrument Landing System (ILS). The CAT III-B ILS at the airport allows compliant aircraft and trained pilots to land even when the runway visibility is down to 50 meters, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in a release.
It added that 130 parking bays have been provided with CAT III compatible lighting systems and trained traffic marshals with equipment are being deployed at taxiways and vehicular lane crossings for better efficiency and safety, they added.
DIAL said for ensuring a smooth access to the airport during fog conditions, the new integrated Terminal 3 and 1D airport are adequately equipped for ensuring seamless and comfortable passenger travel.
Provisions of a passenger sky-walk and a pedestrian tunnel leading to the terminal building from the car park, Metro station and taxi stand along with a multi-level car park with capacity to accommodate 4300 cars have been made, it said.
"Tow-away cranes are deployed for smooth traffic flow and additional traffic marshals will help in smooth flow of taxis during fog season," it added.
02/12/10 India Today

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Categories: Airports Dec 2010